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select the correct answer. if the factors of a quadratic function are \…

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select the correct answer.

if the factors of a quadratic function are \\((x + 2)\\) and \\((x - 9)\\), what are the \\(x\\)-intercepts of the function?

\\((-9,0)\\) and \\((-2,0)\\)
\\((-9,0)\\) and \\((2,0)\\)
\\((-2,0)\\) and \\((9,0)\\)
\\((2,0)\\) and \\((9,0)\\)

Explanation:

Set the quadratic function to zero using its factors

$$ f(x) = a(x + 2)(x - 9) = 0 $$

Solve for the x-intercepts

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Write the x-intercepts as coordinate points

$$ (-2, 0) \quad \text{and} \quad (9, 0) $$

Answer:

  • (-9,0) and (-2,0)
  • (-9,0) and (2,0)
  • (-2,0) and (9,0) (Correct answer)
  • (2,0) and (9,0)